u/SoIeInvestor

I’m looking for stores in Los Angeles or San Diego that sell location-exclusive clothing (T-shirts, hoodies, caps, etc.), similar to how Dover Street Market London had exclusive Stüssy pieces with DSM London prints that you could only get there.

I’m mainly interested in streetwear or clean casual brands, but I’m open to anything that’s unique to the store or city.

What are your favorite stores for pieces like this, or any hidden gems I should check out? Thanks!

I’m about to buy two Tekmomo leather cases for my black iPhone 17. One will definitely be black, but I can’t decide whether my second one should be Origin Brown or Sofi Blue.

I plan to keep this phone for 5–7 years and these will probably be the only two cases I’ll use during that time. I’ve heard great things about Tekmomo’s leather quality, so I see them as a long-term investment rather than something I’ll replace every 1-2 years. My biggest concern is how the leather will look after years of use.

I like the idea of patina, but I want it to look elegant and refined, not dirty or overly worn. I work in professional settings, so I’d still like the case to look good if I pull my phone out during a meeting. But I’m also not the type of person who wants to baby a leather case or spend time maintaining it. I want to use it normally and let it age naturally.

Most people seem to love the Origin Brown because of its patina, but I can barely find any long-term photos or experiences with the Blue leather. So for those who have owned either (or both):

- Which color ages better over several years?
- Does the Blue leather develop an attractive patina or does it tend to look uneven or worn?
- If you could only own Black + one other color for the next 5–7 years, would you choose Origin Brown or Sofi Blue and why?